The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 21

Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

Π

Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it nearly

with a hefty breakup fee. He

the other patrons

into the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile.

reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that could melt

Marve,

from the drinks, barely glanced up.

about joining me? I'll make

her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a

dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one

million dollars, I wouldn't

fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and find

Π

56%

Chapter 21

laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred, came a

face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett

I help you? Fred straightened up,

his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up. Starlight's customers aren't your

him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand. III leave right away."

smirked and turned to Byron. "He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing to do with you? So why'd

cool and detached. Tm

stepping in for her?" Byron swirled his drink, the ing

not buying

had hit

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255